This set includes Reading, Guided Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math, Social Studies, Science, Lunch, Recess, Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer, Technology, and Library headers. There are also 9 blank editable subject headers that can be used

This set includes Reading Guided Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math, Social Studies, Science, Lunch, Recess, Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer, Technology, and Library headers. There are also 9 blank editable subject headers that can be used to

This THINK poster can be used with the rest of my Chalkboard & Brights collection, or stand-alone. Post it in the front of your classroom, or near student workspaces so students have a consistent, visual reminder of how to critique

Keep track of your students' progress with this clip chart. This file contains 2 versions of the ‘Edit’ slide; one includes a color for each step of the CUPS editing process. The other ‘Edit’ slide does not contain assigned colors.
It also includes

In my room, my students often use Post-Its as exit slips - either asking a question or reinforcing a topic from the day's activities. Print out the header and student numbers, cut them out, attach to posterboard, and laminate. Students have a

A colorful way to stay organized. The product contains 8 editable binder covers, as well as 8 coordinating spines each in 1-inch and 2-inch sizes. (I used KG Loves You Through It from KG Fonts. If you want to use this same font, you must download

In my room, my students often use Post-Its as exit slips - either asking a question or reinforcing a topic from the day's activities. Print out the header and student numbers, cut them out, attach to posterboard, and laminate. Students have a

A cute, simple way to welcome your students each day! There are also 16 editable pennants for you to create your own coordinating banners! (I used KG Second Chance Sketched from KG Fonts. If you want to use this same font, you must download the free

This sets contains a “Class Jobs” poster/bulletin board header, as well as 24 job labels and 24 editable blank labels.
(I used Janda Scrapgirl Dots from KG Fonts. If you want to use this same font, you must download the free personal use font from

A colorful way to stay organized. The product contains 8 editable binder covers, as well as 8 coordinating spines each in 1-inch and 2-inch sizes. (I used Set Fire to the Rain from KG Fonts. If you want to use this same font, you must download the

This set includes Reading, Guided Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math, Social Studies, Science, Lunch, Recess, Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer, Technology, and Library headers. There are also 3 blank editable subject headers that can be used

A cute, organizational addition to any classroom. This set includes pennants that will create a title banner for Daily 5. There are ‘anchor chart’ signs stating the expectations for 6 rotations: Listen to Reading, Word Work, Read to Self, Read to

This set includes Reading, Guided Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math, Social Studies, Science, Lunch, Recess, Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer, Technology, and Library headers. There are also 3 blank editable subject headers that can be used

A cute, simple way to welcome your students each day! There are also 8 patterned and 8 solid color editable pennants for you to create your own coordinating banners! (I used KG Second Chance Sketched from KG Fonts. If you want to use this same

A colorful way to stay organized. The product contains 12 editable binder covers, as well as 12 coordinating spines each in 1-inch and 2-inch sizes. (I used KG Loves You Through It from KG Fonts. If you want to use this same font, you must download

This THINK poster can be used with the rest of my Primary Dots Monster decor, or stand-alone. Post it in the front of your classroom, or near student workspaces so students have a consistent, visual reminder of how to critique politely.
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In my room, my students often use Post-Its as exit slips - either asking a question or reinforcing a topic from the day's activities. Print out the header and student numbers, cut them out, attach to posterboard, and laminate. Students have a

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have spent the last 18 years teaching 5th grade in a large, urban school district. Our building contains almost 800 students; over 90% of them qualify for free/reduced lunch, and over 65% are ELL students.

MY TEACHING STYLE

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated with a BA in Elementary Education from Wartburg College (Waverly, IA) in 2001. In 2007, I graduated from Concordia University (Seward, NE) with a Master's Degree, including an endorsement in ESL, an endorsement in Literacy, and certification as a Reading Specialist.